Senior Business Analyst, HR Applications (Workday)

Brookfield Asset Management Inc; Gatineau; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brookfield Renewable is seeking a Senior Business Analyst for HR Applications (Workday) to lead implementation, optimization, and support of Workday across HR and related functions. You will translate business needs into scalable solutions, partner with HR, Payroll, IT, and leadership, and guide complex initiatives with a focus on continuous improvement.

The role requires 5+ years in HRIS/HCM and 3+ years in Workday configuration, with a bachelor’s degree in IS/HR/BA.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting, implementing, and optimizing HRIS or HCM applications.
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on Workday configuration experience.
• Strong expertise in Workday Core HCM, Talent, Absence, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, Payroll and related functionality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional Workday subject matter expert, providing guidance on system capabilities, best practices, and solution design.
• Lead the analysis, design, configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday functionality.
• Configure and maintain Workday modules to support evolving business requirements.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements.
• Lead Workday implementations, enhancements, upgrades, and integrations.
• Coordinate testing activities and system validation.
• Monitor Workday releases and assess impacts to existing configurations.
• Troubleshoot complex Workday issues and provide expert-level support.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, training materials, and user guides.
• Support reporting, analytics, dashboards, and data-driven decision making.

Skills

Workday expertise

HRIS experience

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, HR, or Business Administration

Tools

Workday

EIBs

Job description

Senior Business Analyst, HR Applications (Workday)

Brookfield Renewable, as one of the core businesses under Brookfield Corporation, is one of the world’s largest owners, operators, and developers of renewable power, with $125 billion power assets under management. Our diverse portfolio of hydro, wind, solar, distributed energy, storage, and sustainable solutions extends across five continents, totaling over 46,000 megawatts of generating capacity. We use our operating capabilities, scale and global reach to develop and operate a high-quality clean energy portfolio in a responsible manner, helping accelerate the global transition to net zero.

Come Join Us

At Brookfield Renewable, we attract and retain high-performing individuals who are interested in making an impact, driving meaningful change and being part of a fast-paced and collaborative environment. Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture. Together, we contribute to the success of one of the fastest growing and largest publicly traded, pure play renewable power platforms in the world while supporting decarbonization and greater energy sustainability to facilitate the global transition to a net-zero.

About the Role

Reporting to the Director, HR Applications, Brookfield Renewable is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Business Analyst, HR Applications (Workday) to join our team. The Senior Business Analyst will play a key role in the implementation, optimization, and ongoing support of Workday, partnering with HR, Payroll, IT, and business leaders to deliver scalable and efficient solutions. This role serves as a subject matter expert for Workday and is responsible for translating business requirements into system solutions, leading complex initiatives, and driving continuous improvement across the HR technology landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the functional Workday subject matter expert, providing guidance on system capabilities, best practices, and solution design.
• Lead the analysis, design, configuration, testing, and deployment of Workday functionality.
• Configure and maintain Workday modules to support evolving business requirements.
• Collaborate with HR, Payroll, Finance, IT, and business stakeholders to gather and analyze requirements.
• Lead Workday implementations, enhancements, upgrades, and integrations.
• Coordinate testing activities and system validation.
• Monitor Workday releases and assess impacts to existing configurations.
• Troubleshoot complex Workday issues and provide expert-level support.
• Develop and maintain process documentation, training materials, and user guides.
• Support reporting, analytics, dashboards, and data-driven decision making.

Knowledge and Experience Required

• Minimum 5 years of experience supporting, implementing, and optimizing HRIS or HCM applications.
• Minimum 3 years of hands‑on Workday configuration experience.
• Strong expertise in Workday Core HCM, Talent, Absence, Benefits, Advanced Compensation, Payroll and related functionality.
• Strong understanding of Workday business processes, security framework, organizational structures, and configuration methodologies.
• Experience with EIBs, calculated fields, condition rules, reporting, and data loads.
• Experience supporting integrations, upgrades, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, troubleshooting, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Workday certifications are considered a strong asset.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Note: Offices continue to be central to collaboration and Brookfield’s identity. This position requires the employee to be on-site for a minimum of 4 days to perform most effectively.

Working here, you will enjoy:

At Brookfield, your goals are a priority. We start with your strengths and ambitions as an employee and strive to create opportunities to tap into your potential.

We work to recognize you in meaningful, personalized ways including a competitive salary, bonus structure, a health benefits program, and defined contribution pension plan.

Our spaces are open, dynamic, and collaborative, giving you access to different businesses and teams. For your wellbeing, our building is equipped with a modern gym, bike storage, and healthy snacks and drinks.

We cultivate a culture where we invest in your growth and development.

Diversity & Inclusion

Brookfield Renewable embraces and promotes the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including women, Indigenous peoples and other persons of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions. We also provide accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the recruitment process, please advise us if you require any accommodation